Karl Brauer: Mazda CX-9

Karl Brauer: Mazda CX-9

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Name: Karl Brauer Street cred: Editor in chief, Edmunds.com Best bang for your buck: Mazda CX-9 MSRP: Starting at $29,820 for 2009 Why? "The 2009 Mazda CX-9 is one of my favorite current vehicles because of its combination of interior space, comfortable ride quality, capable drivetrain and nimble handling. In the world of family-friendly vehicles for enthusiast-driver dads, this vehicle is in a class by itself."

Name: Karl Brauer Street cred: Editor in chief, Edmunds.com Best bang for your buck: Mazda CX-9 MSRP: Starting at $29,820 for 2009 Why? "The 2009 Mazda CX-9 is one of my favorite current vehicles because of its combination of interior space, comfortable ride quality, capable drivetrain and nimble handling. In the world of family-friendly vehicles for enthusiast-driver dads, this vehicle is in a class by itself." (Edmunds.com / Mazda Motor Of America Inc.)

Name: Karl Brauer Street cred: Editor in chief, Edmunds.com Best bang for your buck: Mazda CX-9 MSRP: Starting at $29,820 for 2009 Why? "The 2009 Mazda CX-9 is one of my favorite current vehicles because of its combination of interior space, comfortable ride quality, capable drivetrain and nimble handling. In the world of family-friendly vehicles for enthusiast-driver dads, this vehicle is in a class by itself."Edmunds.com / Mazda Motor Of America Inc.